Davis Research $100 survey for Scion FRS - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

AkaJabari · 09-23-2013, 04:29 PM

I recieved a phone call last night from some dude claiming to be offering 100 bucks for completing a survey on the FRS. He said he was from Davis Research and the company seems to be legit. The call however was from a private number and the email I got doesnt have any contact info other than click this link, fill out survey.

I'm a bit sckeptical....Has anyone else recieved this offer?

DJCarbine · 09-23-2013, 04:36 PM

I had a dollar mailed to me from a company that wanted me to do a review/survey....

I've also been a part of review/survey groups that got paid upwards of 150 dollars.

I would say a quick google search should tell you if it is legit or not, but these types of companies DO exist

Steve201brz · 09-23-2013, 05:51 PM

Haven't received the offer myself.
This guy's probably having a hard time giving away money because of all the scammers around these days. But I think as long as you don't put any personal information you should be good. Worth a try for 100 bucks haha

frslee · 09-23-2013, 05:52 PM

but how would they scam you when you're just doing a survey?

Of course it's a scam when they ask for personal information, but just filling in circles, answering basic questions?

Steve201brz · 09-23-2013, 06:02 PM

That's what I was thinking too. Not sure how the survey's work to be honest. Maybe they send a $100 bill or five 20's in an envelope? or maybe a check...

Nevermore · 09-23-2013, 06:21 PM

It could be a scam if the link is a virus. Other than that, it might be legit, just click cautiously.

AkaJabari · 09-23-2013, 06:24 PM

I was thinking more along the line of some sort of phishing attack. Wouldnt be far fetched given my line of work. I did however contact the company directly and endd up completing the survey. It didnt ask for any more information other than what they already had on books.

There was a strange question in the survey that wanted to know where I had personal info stored. I.e banking sites, social, shopping, etc. I chose not to answer that one.

DMDominator · 09-23-2013, 06:36 PM

I took one directly from Scion and it was seriously a half hour long. They wanted to know EVERYTHING that happened during the purchase. No type of reward though, lol.

B2FiNiTY · 09-23-2013, 06:45 PM

sounds fishy, I personally would not have done the survey.

Let us know when you get the money...

Nevermore · 09-23-2013, 06:49 PM

On that note, since my car is a special order/benefit that my dad has through Toyota, the car is in his name even though I'm paying him for it. They sent the survey to him and he basically answered it, "I don't know, it's my son's car."

CAMBAM_6 · 09-23-2013, 07:03 PM

My brother was sent a crisp 5 dollar bill in the mail a few days ago to participate in a new scion owners survey...i was like hey wheres my 5 dollars we have the same car..lol

HSC · 09-24-2013, 03:19 AM

They are a legit company and very good at what they do. If you're interested in having a voice in how FR-S/Scion/Toyota markets their products while making a quick buck, you should participate.

http://www.davisresearch.com/

OmarGC · 09-24-2013, 11:04 AM

They contacted me and I took the beginning portion of the survey... However I didn't qualify I guess due to the number of vehicles I own.

09-23-2013, 04:29 PM	#1
AkaJabari Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S, Scion tC Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Davis Research $100 survey for Scion FRS I recieved a phone call last night from some dude claiming to be offering 100 bucks for completing a survey on the FRS. He said he was from Davis Research and the company seems to be legit. The call however was from a private number and the email I got doesnt have any contact info other than click this link, fill out survey. I'm a bit sckeptical....Has anyone else recieved this offer?

09-23-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
DJCarbine Thupercharged Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: La Grange Park, IL. Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 116 Thanked 751 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a dollar mailed to me from a company that wanted me to do a review/survey.... I've also been a part of review/survey groups that got paid upwards of 150 dollars. I would say a quick google search should tell you if it is legit or not, but these types of companies DO exist __________________ 2013 FRS Vortech V3 11psi Revworks UEL - PLM Overpipe - MOTIV catted frontpipe - Invidia Q300 2019 Series.Grey STI - Stage1+ SF

09-23-2013, 06:21 PM	#6
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	It could be a scam if the link is a virus. Other than that, it might be legit, just click cautiously. __________________

09-23-2013, 06:49 PM	#10
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	On that note, since my car is a special order/benefit that my dad has through Toyota, the car is in his name even though I'm paying him for it. They sent the survey to him and he basically answered it, "I don't know, it's my son's car." __________________

09-24-2013, 11:04 AM	#13
OmarGC My FR-S has 5 gears Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS/280z/Tundra Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,994 Thanks: 626 Thanked 1,065 Times in 572 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	They contacted me and I took the beginning portion of the survey... However I didn't qualify I guess due to the number of vehicles I own. __________________ Omar GC 2JZ - 6870 - stock block - 1000whp? Instagram: 2jzus

09-23-2013, 05:51 PM	#3
Steve201brz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: . Posts: 467 Thanks: 307 Thanked 324 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Haven't received the offer myself. This guy's probably having a hard time giving away money because of all the scammers around these days. But I think as long as you don't put any personal information you should be good. Worth a try for 100 bucks haha

09-23-2013, 05:52 PM	#4
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	but how would they scam you when you're just doing a survey? Of course it's a scam when they ask for personal information, but just filling in circles, answering basic questions?

09-23-2013, 06:02 PM	#5
Steve201brz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: . Posts: 467 Thanks: 307 Thanked 324 Times in 162 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	That's what I was thinking too. Not sure how the survey's work to be honest. Maybe they send a $100 bill or five 20's in an envelope? or maybe a check...

09-23-2013, 06:24 PM	#7
AkaJabari Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S, Scion tC Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was thinking more along the line of some sort of phishing attack. Wouldnt be far fetched given my line of work. I did however contact the company directly and endd up completing the survey. It didnt ask for any more information other than what they already had on books. There was a strange question in the survey that wanted to know where I had personal info stored. I.e banking sites, social, shopping, etc. I chose not to answer that one.

09-23-2013, 06:36 PM	#8
DMDominator Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Genesis 3.8 Track, Firestorm FR-S Location: Wisconsin Posts: 84 Thanks: 112 Thanked 25 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I took one directly from Scion and it was seriously a half hour long. They wanted to know EVERYTHING that happened during the purchase. No type of reward though, lol.

09-23-2013, 06:45 PM	#9
B2FiNiTY JDM JUNKY Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: NSX Location: United States Posts: 387 Thanks: 50 Thanked 101 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sounds fishy, I personally would not have done the survey. Let us know when you get the money...

09-24-2013, 03:19 AM	#12
HSC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: LA Posts: 106 Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They are a legit company and very good at what they do. If you're interested in having a voice in how FR-S/Scion/Toyota markets their products while making a quick buck, you should participate. http://www.davisresearch.com/

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